The city features a large varity of clubs – from cosy disco pubs to full-scale clubs and multi-floor discotheques.
Scroll through this listing of our favourite clubs in Vienna:
Smaller Clubs and Disco Pubs
kju:bar
Since revitalization of the Stadtbahnbögen near the WU, the kju: bar has been a fixed star in Viennas party universe, being one of the few places to be crowded during weekdays as well. No cover charge, daily specials and fair cocktails.
where: 1190, Stadtbahnbögen 142-144
when: Mon-Sat(Sun) 19h00(20h00)-04h00
Gnadenlos
When entering the Gnadenlos in the very center of the city (in the so called Bermudadreieck), you’ll find a small bar, nothing else. But wait till you descend to the party cellar: an amazing maze, packed on weekends! Very close to Schwedenplatz.
where: 1010, Seitenstettengasse 5
when: Mon-Sat 19h00-04h00
Charlie P’s
Take a typical Irish pub, add a dancefloor in the basement and special drink prices for students – and you got a pretty unique party location! Seen at Charlie P’s Irish Pub (near the University at Schottentor), a popular student and expat hangout.
where: 1090, Währinger Strasse 3
when: daily 12h00-02h00 (Fri,Sat till 03h00)
Down Under
A good variety of beers and regular live music can be found at the Down Under Australian Pub. Check out the party cellar, preferably on Fri or Sat night. Table soccer and darts as well as regular Erasmus student parties! Near U4 Pilgramgasse.
where: 1060, Magdalenenstrasse 32
when: daily 19h00 till late
Mainstream Clubs
Passage
Currently one of the hippest places in town, the Passage used to be a pedestrian underpass before being converted to a club. Rather posh crowd, motto and music (mostly mainstream) depending on night. It might be wise to dress up a bit…
where: 1010, Burgring 1 (below Ringstrasse)
when: daily 20h00(22h00) till late
Ra’mien
You wouldn’t expect a pretty cool club in the basement of an Asian restaurant, would you? Well, the Ra’mien is exactly there. Daily live DJ from 22h00, no cover charge, various drinks specials (roll the dice to assign the price of your cocktail
where: 1060, Gumpendorferstrasse 9
when: Tue-Sat 20h00(22h00) till late
U4
The U4 to the west of the center is a very versatile venue: Used to accomodate relaxed (student) crowd, nowadays increasingly posh. Motto and music depending on night, ranging from Oldies over Rock to Mainstream Dance. Check the program.
where: 1120, Schönbrunner Str 222 (U4 Meidling)
when: Mon-Sat 22h00 till late
Fledermaus
A cosy club in the very center of the city, Fledermaus features a lot of specials ranging from to 60ies and 70ies (Sun) over rock (Fri) to various parties on Sat (check out the website for details).
where: 1010, Spiegelgasse 2 (U1 Stephansplatz)
when: daily 22h00 till late
Alternative Clubs
Flex
Often rated “finest club in town”, the Flex definitely is a place that polarizes. Heaven for the alternative crowd and a scummy hole for the snobs… Try the popular London Calling (alternative/indie) on Wednesdays. Located right at the waterfront.
where: 1013, Donaukanal (U1/U4 Schwedenplatz)
when: daily 22h00 till late
Chelsea
Being one of the most popular venues for retro and alternative music, the Chelsea is regularily packed on weekend nights. Good atmosphere, nice prices and relaxed door policy – thus somewhat really crowded! Small outdoor patio.
where: 1080, Lerchenfeldergürtel, Bögen 29-30
when: daily 18h00-04h00
Large Discotheques
Volksgarten
Located directly at the Ringstrasse, the Volksgartenincludes his own outdoor area with pool and open-air dancefloor. Multicultural crowd, music depending on night (from Raggae over Hip Hop to House), according to the program.
where: 1010, Burgring (U2/U3 Volkstheater)
when: Tue-Sat 22h00 till late
Club Couture
Located in the Donauzentrum Shopping and Entertainment Complex, the Club Couture (formerly known as Nachtschicht) is a typical suburban multi-floor discotheque that reaffirms all prevailing stereotypes about these venues – definitely a unique experience!
where: 1220, Siebeckstrasse 16 (U1 Kagran)
when: Wed-Sat 21h00 till late
